Acts 2:21

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

And it shall be, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: American Standard VersionBest for: Word studies and original-language research

🎯 Translation Approach

A highly literal, word-for-word translation (ASV, 1901) augmented with Strong's numbering to connect English words to underlying Hebrew and Greek terms for study.

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Links English terms to underlying Hebrew and Greek words for deeper lexical study.
Formal equivalence: Prioritizes close alignment with source-language forms and structures.
Divine name rendering: Frequently renders the Tetragrammaton as Jehovah in the Old Testament, following ASV tradition.
Study-focused formatting: Optimized for reference and research rather than casual reading.

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High fidelity to original languages
Includes Strong's numbers for precise word study
Consistent lexical choices aid exegesis
Stable, longstanding scholarly text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language reduces readability
Older textual basis compared to some modern translations
Strong's numbers are a concordance index, not full lexical definitions

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Referenced Verses

Rom 10:12-13 : 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek: for the same [Lord] is Lord of all, and is rich unto all that call upon him: 13 for, {G302} Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Joel 2:32 : 32 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of Jehovah shall be delivered; for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem there shall be those that escape, as Jehovah hath said, and among the remnant those whom Jehovah doth call.
Matt 28:19 : 19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:
Acts 22:16 : 16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on his name.
Ps 86:5 : 5 For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in lovingkindness unto all them that call upon thee.
Acts 9:15 : 15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles and kings, and the children of Israel:
1 Cor 1:2 : 2 unto the church of God which is at Corinth, [even] them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called [to be] saints, with all that call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, {G5037} their [Lord] and ours:
Heb 4:16 : 16 Let us therefore draw near with boldness unto the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace to help [us] in time of need.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Rom 10:11-14
4 verses
89%
11For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be put to shame.
12For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek: for the same [Lord] is Lord of all, and is rich unto all that call upon him:
13for, {G302} Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
14How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
Joel 2:31-32
2 verses
86%
31The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of Jehovah cometh.
32And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of Jehovah shall be delivered; for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem there shall be those that escape, as Jehovah hath said, and among the remnant those whom Jehovah doth call.
Acts 15:17
73%
17That the residue of men may seek after the Lord, And all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called,
Acts 4:12
72%
12And in none other is there salvation: for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, {G1722} wherein we must be saved.
Acts 16:30-32
3 verses
72%
30and brought them out and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?
31And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus, {G5547} and thou shalt be saved, thou and thy house.
32And they spake the word of the Lord unto him, with all that were in his house.
Acts 2:36-40
5 verses
72%
36Let all the house of Israel therefore know assuredly, that God hath made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom ye crucified.
37Now when they heard [this,] they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and the rest of the apostles, {G435} Brethren, what shall we do?
38And Peter [said] unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
39For to you is the promise, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, [even] as many as {G302} the Lord our God shall call unto him.
40And with many other words he testified, and exhorted them, saying, Save yourselves from this crooked generation.
Acts 11:14
72%
14who shall speak unto thee words, whereby thou shalt be saved, thou and all thy house.
Acts 2:22
71%
22Ye men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God unto you by mighty works and wonders and signs which God did by him in the midst of you, even as ye yourselves know;
Acts 2:20
71%
20The sun shall be turned into darkness, And the moon into blood, Before the day of the Lord come, That great and notable [day].
Acts 13:26
71%
26{G435} Brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and those among you that fear God, to us is the word of this salvation sent forth.
Acts 15:11
71%
11But we believe that we shall be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, {G5547} in like manner as they.
Acts 22:15-16
2 verses
71%
15For thou shalt be a witness for him unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard.
16And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on his name.
Ps 55:16
70%
16As for me, I will call upon God; And Jehovah will save me.
Rom 11:26
70%
26and so all Israel shall be saved: even as it is written, There shall come out of Zion the Deliverer; {G2532} He shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:
Acts 10:43
70%
43To him bear all the prophets witness, that through his name every one that believeth on him shall receive remission of sins.
Rom 10:8-9
2 verses
70%
8But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach:
9because if thou shalt confess with thy mouth Jesus [as] Lord, and shalt believe in thy heart that God raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved:
Mark 16:16
69%
16He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that disbelieveth shall be condemned.
Luke 3:6
69%
6And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
Acts 2:16
69%
16but this is that which hath been spoken through the prophet Joel:
Acts 28:28
69%
28Be it known therefore unto you, that this salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles: they will also hear.
Acts 3:19-20
2 verses
68%
19Repent ye therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, that so there may come seasons of refreshing from the presence of the Lord;
20and that he may send the Christ who hath been appointed for you, [even] Jesus:
Acts 9:42
68%
42And it became known throughout all Joppa: and many believed on the Lord.
Isa 45:22
68%
22Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is none else.
Acts 19:5
67%
5And when they heard this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.
John 3:15
67%
15that whosoever believeth may in him have eternal life.
Isa 12:2
67%
2Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for Jehovah, [even] Jehovah, is my strength and song; and he is become my salvation.
Jer 29:12
67%
12And ye shall call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.
Isa 4:3
67%
3And it shall come to pass, that he that is left in Zion, and he that remaineth in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even every one that is written among the living in Jerusalem;
Acts 4:10
66%
10be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, [even] in him doth this man stand here before you whole.
Acts 9:14
66%
14and here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call upon thy name.
2 Cor 6:2
66%
2(for he saith, At an acceptable time I hearkened unto thee, And in a day of salvation did I succor thee: behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation):
Acts 9:6
66%
6but rise, and enter into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.
2 Tim 1:9
66%
9who saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,
Isa 59:20
66%
20And a Redeemer will come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith Jehovah.
1 Tim 2:4
66%
4who would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.
Rom 9:27
66%
27And Isaiah crieth concerning Israel, If the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, it is the remnant that shall be saved:
Acts 5:31
66%
31Him did God exalt with his right hand [to be] a Prince and a Saviour, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins.